BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Boston College will have its new head coach at the Birmingham Bowl but only as a spectator, and won’t be able to turn to star running back A.J. Dillon either.
No. 23 Cincinnati, meanwhile, finally gets to play somebody other than Memphis.
The Bearcats (10-3) face an Eagles team Thursday led by interim head man and wide receivers coach Rich Gunnell, who has guided the team since the firing of coach Steve Addazio a month ago.
Boston College (6-6) also won’t career rushing leader Dillon, who opted to skip the game and his senior season to get ready for the NFL draft.